Beginning Android 4 Application Development

Author: Wei-Meng Lee  

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year: 2012

E-ISBN: 9781118228241

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781118199541

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781118199541

Subject: TP Automation Technology , Computer Technology;TP301.6 algorithm theory;TP31 computer software

Language: ENG

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Description

Understand Android OS for both smartphone and tablet programming

This fast-paced introduction to the newest release of Android OS gives aspiring mobile app developers what they need to know to program for today's hottest Android smartphones and tablets. Android 4 OS is, for the first time, a single solution for both smartphones and tablets, so if you master the information in this helpful guide, you'll be well on your way to successful development for both devices. From using activities and intents and creating rich user interfaces to working with SMS, messaging APIs, and the Android SDK, what you need is here.

  • Provides clear instructions backed by real-world programming examples
  • Begins with the basics and covers everything Android 4 developers need to know for both smartphones and tablets
  • Explains how to customize activities and intents, create rich user interfaces, and manage data
  • Helps you work with SMS and messaging APIs, the Android SDK, and using location-based services
  • Details how to package and publish your applications to the Android Market

Beginning Android 4 Application Development pares down the most essential steps you need to know so you can start creating Android applications today.

Chapter

Contents

pp.:  7 – 17

Introduction

pp.:  17 – 23

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Android User Interface

pp.:  63 – 133

Chapter 4: Designing Your User Interface with Views

pp.:  133 – 187

Chapter 5: Displaying Pictures and Menus with Views

pp.:  187 – 247

Chapter 6: Data Persistence

pp.:  247 – 279

Chapter 7: Content Providers

pp.:  279 – 321

Chapter 8: Messaging

pp.:  321 – 349

Chapter 9: Location-Based Services

pp.:  349 – 379

Chapter 10: Networking

pp.:  379 – 421

Chapter 11: Developing Android Services

pp.:  421 – 457

Chapter 12: Publishing Android Applications

pp.:  457 – 491

Appendix A: Using Eclipse for Android Development

pp.:  491 – 511

Appendix B: Using the Android Emulator

pp.:  511 – 527

Appendix C: Answers to Exercises

pp.:  527 – 543

Index

pp.:  543 – 549

Advertisement

pp.:  549 – 562

LastPages

pp.:  562 – 565

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